EmpowerHalfAnHour

Clubhouse International: Clubhouse Generalist Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is a Clubhouse Generalist at Magnolia Clubhouse. In this episode we continue to explore the worldwide organization, Clubhouse International that was featured in Episode 4. Ryan talks about what it's like to be a Clubhouse Generalist, his role in the media unit, why media is important in the Clubhouse model, and so much more.

Meet your host Brandon Spatz

Host of EmpowerHalfAnHour, Brandon Spatz, talks about his journey with Bipolar 1 Disorder with psychotic features, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), Anorexia, childhood trauma, self harm, and body image distress.

Clubhouse International: The Best Known Solution

Our guest Jack Yatsko, Chief Operating Officer of Clubhouse International, talks about the impact the Clubhouse Model makes on people with mental illness and how they recover. Clubhouse International provides a network of Clubhouse communities that serve as a safe and healthy environment to grow beyond recovery and reenter their community as a productive member of society.

A Military Veteran’s Journey to Recovery

Rick Smith, an Army Veteran and a member of Miracle Clubhouse, discusses his life and recovery from mental health disorders. He talks about depression, PTSD, and a personality disorder NOS.

Suicide Prevention and Where to Find Resources

Brittini Long of the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) talks about her journey to her current career. She also discusses what resources are available locally and nationwide and gives us the current statistics for Montgomery County, Ohio. She tells us what is being done to prevent suicide and substance use in our county and how you can get involved. 

Steve’s Mental Health Journey

Clubhouse member Steve gives us his journey when battling mental illness and addictions. As well as his challenges forming relationships and finding recovery. Steve will finish his testimony in a future episode.